Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta

This quinoa salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer. The quinoa is cooked in vegetable broth and then combined with sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, parsley, mint, olive oil, and lemon juice. The salad can be served immediately or chilled for later.

I first came up with this recipe a few years ago when I was looking for a healthy and easy summer salad. I wanted something that was light and refreshing, but also filling and flavorful. I experimented with different ingredients and came up with this combination of quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, parsley, mint, olive oil, and lemon juice. The salad was a hit with my family and friends, and I've been making it ever since.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.
3. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, red onion, parsley, mint, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Toss to combine and serve immediately or chill for later.

Why It Works

• The quinoa is a good source of protein and fiber.
• The sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor to the salad.
• The feta cheese adds a creamy and salty flavor to the salad.
• The red onion adds a bit of crunch and sharpness to the salad.
• The parsley and mint add a fresh and herbaceous flavor to the salad.
• The olive oil and lemon juice add a bright and acidic flavor to the salad.